From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Quarterly report analyzing vehicle faults, their frequency, and remarks on corrective actions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\1\ scan0231 | |
| Date | 14th May 1935 guessed | |
| - 8 - HYDRAULICS - FAILURE OF CONTROL. 25 HP. PH.II. TOTAL. AND TOTAL. REMARKS. March Quarter. C.C. 3 12 15) 16 These are rectified by cleansing the C.P. 1 - -) system generally and curing minor oil leaks. Previous Quarter. C.C. 3 11 14) 15 C.P. 1 - 1) Six Months. 6 25 31 31 RADIATOR LEAKS. March Quarter. C.C. 9 3 12) 14 Bronze water connection now being used to C.P. 1 1 2) replace aluminium connection which corrodes on Ph.II radiators. Depot Sheet Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}219. Previous Quarter. C.C. 7 3 10) 16 C.P. 2 4 6) Six Months. 19 11 30 30 SPRINGS NOT COMFORTABLE. March Quarter. C.C. 40 21 61) 61 We can cure many complaints on earlier cars C.P. - - -) by suitable adjustment to shock dampers and choice of spring ratings. Controllable shock dampers are an improve- ment but they do not satisfy everybody. General weight distribution and seating position are responsible for many complaints of pitching and discomfort. Previous Quarter. C.C. 56 22 78) 80 C.P. 1 1 2) Six Months. 97 44 141 141 STEERING WOBBLES AND JOGGLES OR SNATCHES. March Quarter. C.C. 17 10 27) 32 Improved lubrication and bedding of cross C.P. 3 2 5) steering tube ball ends ensure more constant friction. Depot Sheet Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}160. Pivot lean, shock damper loads etc., etc., are dealt with in Depot sheet Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}198. Previous Quarter. C.C. 19 23 42) 47 C.P. 3 2 5) Six Months. 42 37 79 79 | ||